Things to do near Midrand


Thanks to the ideal location of our guest house, we are halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria. This gives you convenient and easy access to a lot of places of interest and things to do near Midrand, whether you stay here for business or for leisure. From Golf courses to Horse riding, from shopping to business and convention centres we have it all. And the best thing is, that they are all just a stone’s throw away from our accommodation in Midrand.

Irene Village Market near Midrand

Recommended Attraction near our guest house


Irene Village Market near Midrand

If you are enjoying authentic craft markets, good food, browsing through countless unique design crafts, spending your Saturday with good people in a fair-like atmosphere and taking out the kids for a great adventure at the same time, then the perfect place for you is the Irene Village Market at the Big Red Barn. Find out more.

Shopping near Midrand


Grey Owl Village Shopping Centre near Midrand

Grey Owl Village

One of the closest and most convenient shopping centres near our guest house is called Grey Owl Village. It is ideal if you need to shop for groceries and toiletries. As well as to get a quick haircut or withdraw cash.
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Blue Hills Shopping Centre in Midrand

Blue Hills Shopping Centre

Blue Hills Shopping Centre is yet another good alternative for convenience shopping more than anything. This shopping centre has a slightly wider selection of stores. Similarly, it is also quite close to our lodge.
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Mall of Africa in Midrand

Mall of Africa

The best option for a proper shopping spree is the Mall of Africa. In fact, we would highly recommend visiting this Mall for its mind-bubbling array of shops and stunning architecture. And it is only a leisurely drive away from our accommodation.
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Carlswald Lifestyle Centre in Midrand

Carlswald Lifestyle Centre

Carlswald Lifestyle Centre and San Ridge Square are a perfect combination of shopping centres near our guest house. And that is because the variety of shops and restaurants they offer impeccably complement each other.
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Adventure near Midrand


Lory Park Zoo in Midrand

Lory Park Zoo

The Lory Park Animal and Owl Sanctuary is an animal rehabilitation centre. Although the park was opened mainly for birds, it has grown into a mini zoo. At present, it accommodates about 100 different species including cats, monkeys, reptiles and a large variety of birds.
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Rietvlei Natue Reserve near Midrand

Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve

We believe, one of the best outdoor things to do near Midrand, is to visit the Rietvlei Dam Municipal Nature Reserve. It is only about 30 minutes drive away from our Midrand guest house. Also, the park offers many different activities to visitors. Such as game drives, freshwater fishing, hiking trails and even picnic sites.
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Prime View Adventure in Olifantsfontein

Prime View Adventure

Are you looking for an interesting action sport in Midrand? Challenge your sense of adventure by visiting Midrand’s most exciting water park, the StokeCity Adventure Park. This is the best place to test the waters on a wakeboard, knee board or even on a water ski.
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Capriole Stable Horse Riding School in Midrand

Capriole Stables Horse Riding

Capriole stables is a horse riding school located in the beautiful rural area of Randjesfontein, which is considered to have one of the most beautiful and longest horse trails (approx 30 km) in Midrand. The school teaches horse riding for all ages and all levels of riders.
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Tourist attractions around Johannesburg


Mandella Square in Johannesburg

Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square is an iconic shopping centre situated in the heart of Sandton. It not only holds the remarkable six-meter-high statue of Nelson Mandela but also accommodates an array of well-known shops and restaurants for your pleasure. If you are visiting South Africa for the first time, Mandela Square should be right on the top of your to-do list.

Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg

Apartheid Museum

The Apartheid Museum is one of the most important things to do near Midrand when visiting Johannesburg. The Museum showcases the racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa during the Apartheid era and the efforts made for change by the great South African icon, Nelson Mandela.
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James Hall Transport Museum in Johannesburg

James Hall Transport Museum

The James Hall Transport Museum is located in the heart of Johannesburg. The Museum was established by James Hall in 1964. There are 7 different sections packed with all the different vehicles that have been used by the forefathers of South Africa. It is easily accessible via the local Hop-on Hop-off buses run by CitySightseeing.
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Union Buildings in Pretoria

Union Buildings

Like an ancient temple adorning the city it governs, the Union Buildings are a modern-day acropolis, built at the highest point of South Africa’s capital city, Pretoria, it forms the official seat of South Africa’s government and houses The Presidency as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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